Financial Controller

Pace Car Rental; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in car rental seeks a detail-oriented Finance Controller to support financial reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include reconciliations, managing accounts receivable, and ensuring tax compliance. The role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial accounting or a similar role.
• Completed or in-progress SAIPA articles are preferred.
• Strong understanding of tax regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT calculations and timely SARS submissions.
• Contribute to the implementation of internal controls and compliance frameworks.

Skills

Accounting Software

GAAP

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

IFRS

Sage

Regulatory Reporting

Budgeting

ERP Systems

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Join Our Finance Team at Pace Auto Group!

We're looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Finance Controller to support our Finance Manager in delivering accurate financial reporting, robust reconciliations, and full compliance with group and legal requirements. This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytical mindset and solid experience in financial accounting, reconciliations, and tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Accuracy
2. Perform and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
3. Investigate and resolve discrepancies to ensure complete and accurate records.

1. Accounts Receivable & Bad Debt Management
2. Reconcile AR balances and maintain accurate aging reports.
3. Assist in assessing and recording bad debt provisions in line with policy.
4. Resolve intercompany mismatches within the group.

1. VAT & Tax Compliance
2. Assist with VAT calculations and timely SARS submissions.
3. Support income tax and PAYE reporting, ensuring full legal compliance.
4. Assist with audit queries and required documentation.

4. Internal Controls & Compliance

Contribute to the implementation, testing, and monitoring of internal controls and compliance frameworks.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial accounting or a similar role.
• Completed or in-progress SAIPA articles (preferred).
• Strong understanding of tax regulations, compliance, and reconciliations.

Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Analytical, deadline-driven, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Interested?

If you meet the above requirements, please apply online or send your CV to [email address] with the job title as the subject line.

Key Skills:

Accounting Software, GAAP, QuickBooks, General Ledger Accounting, IFRS, Sage, Regulatory Reporting, Budgeting, ERP Systems, Financial Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 3+ years

Vacancy: 1

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Financial Controller • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa